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2010 Rocky Mountain Vertex 50

Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #21284
Model year
2010
Category
Mountain
Sizes
15", 16.5", 18", 20.5"
Colors
White/Black
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Identification clues

2010 archived details

Published colors
White/Black
Frame
RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original buildRMB FORM 7005 Aluminum · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

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Published sizes

15"16.5"18"20.5"

Published colors

White/Black
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SizeColor
15"White/Black
16.5"White/Black
18"White/Black
20.5"White/Black

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialRMB FORM 7005 Aluminum
ForkFox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel
Fork MaterialMagnesium/aluminum, single crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano SLX RapidFire
Front DerailleurShimano SLX, DMD
Rear DerailleurShimano XT Shadow
CranksetRace Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano SMBB91 Press fit
CassetteShimano SLX
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainShimano HG-53
PedalsShimano PD-M520

Brakes

BrakesFormula RX Disc w/ 160mm rotor brakes, Formula RX levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

HandlebarEaston EC70 Monkey Lite XC low rise 685mm
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemEaston EA50
SaddleWTB Silverado Race SL
SeatpostEaston EA50, 30.9mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsMavic CrossRide Disc
RimsMavic CrossRide Disc
SpokesMavic CrossRide, bladed
Front Tire26" Continental Race King
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes44/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range618%

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Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Seatpost · Original
Easton EA50

30.9mm diameter

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Chain · Original
Shimano HG-53
Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano SMBB91 Press fit
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Pedals · Original
Shimano PD-M520
Saddle · Original
WTB Silverado Race SL
Crankset · Original
Race Face Evolve XC X-Type

22/32/44 teeth

Front derailleur · Original
Shimano SLX

DMD

Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano XT Shadow Before ordering: Confirm whether the drivetrain is mechanical or electronic before ordering.
Shifters · Original
Shimano SLX RapidFire
Handlebar · Original
Easton EC70 Monkey Lite XC low rise 685mm
Stem · Original
Easton EA50
Rims · Original
Mavic CrossRide Disc
Hubs · Original
Mavic CrossRide Disc

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Front tire
26" Continental Race King
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
30.9 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano SMBB91 Press fit
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Fox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel · Magnesium/aluminum, single crown

Archived: Fork: Fox 32 F100RL, 100mm travel

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano SLX RapidFire · Front derailleur: Shimano SLX, DMD · Rear derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow · Crankset: Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano SMBB91 Press fit · Cassette: Shimano SLX · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano HG-53

Archived: Brakes: Formula RX Disc w/ 160mm rotor brakes, Formula RX levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic CrossRide Disc · Hubs: Mavic CrossRide Disc · Front tire: 26" Continental Race King

Controls and contact points

Archived: Handlebar: Easton EC70 Monkey Lite XC low rise 685mm · Stem: Easton EA50 · Seatpost: Easton EA50, 30.9mm diameter · Saddle: WTB Silverado Race SL · Pedals: Shimano PD-M520

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